On Sunday, mourners gathered at the Steep Falls Baptist Church to say goodbye to Dolores “Dolly” Lymburner a community and state activist who championed environmental causes. Lymburner passed away on Feb. 23 after a long illness. Lymburner, 64, moved to Steep Falls as a young mother and quickly made her presence felt in the community. […]
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Windham High School Honor Roll, second quarter
Grade 9 High Honors: Christina Agneta, Cecelia Conroy, Daniel Crocker, Haley Desjardins, Emily Dodge, Alex Doering, Jenna Eastman, Katlyn Irish, Daniel Juergens, Samuel McFarland, Daniel McGovern, Joseph Parent, Kirstin Russell, Allison Sample, Peter Sepulveda, Viktor Shoberg, John Skvorak, Chelsea Tevanian, Renee Warrow Honors: Kevin Alling, Marina Barankevich, Colton Blake, Derek Brown, Corey Bubar, Shelby Busque, […]
Community park plan to be revised
After presenting the design for the planned community park to the public, Windham Parks and Recreation Director Brian Ross said the plan will be changed in response to concerns some residents expressed. “I think it’s good to get people involved early in the process,” said Ross at last Thursday’s meeting held at the middle school. […]
Bonny Eagle grad joins U.S. Air Force
Air Force Airman 1st Class Alesha M. Gervais joined the U.S. Air Force in December 2006, and entered basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Gervais is the daughter of Linda Gervais of Parker Farm Road, Buxton. In 2004, the airman graduated from Bonny Eagle High School. After completing basic training, […]
Applications available for $1,500 water district scholarship
The deadline to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is May 15. The scholarship serves students in the Portland Water District’s member communities who will be attending college and are striving toward the same mission as the Portland Water District – protecting public health and the environment. For more information on eligibility and criteria, […]
Applications available for $1,500 water district scholarship
The deadline to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is May 15. The scholarship serves students in the Portland Water District’s member communities who will be attending college and are striving toward the same mission as the Portland Water District – protecting public health and the environment. For more information on eligibility and criteria, […]
Bonny Eagle Adult Education upcoming course offerings
Bonny Eagle Adult Education offers a diverse course selection starting in March. For information on how to register log on to www.sad6.k12.me.us, or call the office at 929-9185 for more information. JEWELRY Earring Making Workshop, March 13 Floating Necklace, March 20 Silver Clay Series, March 10 & 24 HISTORY IN THE MAKING New England Hurricanes, […]
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Image consultant needed Though the vote wasn’t a popular one with neighbors, Tuesday night’s decision by the Standish Zoning Board of Appeals granting approval to the expansion plans of St. Joseph’s College was the right move. The vote granted preliminary approval to the college, paving the way for the college to build five dorms and […]
Windham Remembered
It’s budget time in Windham and the school board is deliberating about everything from bus transportation to computers. Eighty years ago, this “conveyance,” as it was referred to, provided transportation to and from schools. This old photo from the archives of the Windham Historical Society has no explanation, but it is believed that one of […]
Bonny Eagle grad helps host All-American Bowl
Department of the Army Civilian Rodney P. Berry, a 1976 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School, participated in supporting the efforts for the 2007 All-American Bowl all-star high school football game played at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas. Berry is the son of Judith Emmons, of Hollis Center. The U.S. Army-sponsored event brought […]